Tributes flood in following death of ‘loving’ grandad Tony Stokoe

Tributes have been paid following the death of a grandad in a horrific road smash.

Fifty-year-old Tony Stokoe, from Wheatley Hill, died at the scene after a black BMW 320 collided with his silver Seat Ibiza in Salter’s Lane, Shotton Colliery, just before noon last Saturday.

Scene of the collision

Tony’s wife Marie, 48, said the father-of-three lived for his family and had recently become a grandfather for the first time.

Scores of tributes have been paid online, including Martin Robson who wrote: “Sorry for your loss Marie, I’ve known Tony for 16 yrs and worked on different sites with him, he will be a big loss, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.”

Karen Hunt commented: “What a tragedy for the family. Such joy and devastation in a short time. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. May he rest in peace xx.”

John Colman said: “Rest in peace Tony mate always in our hearts.”

Dave Hedley wrote: “So sorry for Marie and family, Tony was a good friend and work colleague who I thought a lot of and always kept in touch after I finished work will miss you so much mate God bless, Dave Hedley and family.”

Amy Hedley added: “So sorry for the family. I know my dad and brother thought a lot of Tony, sounds like he was a lovely man and will be missed by many.”